Trump pledges $5,000 per adult if Republicans win Congress, outlines key themes at midterms rally
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At a two-day Republican midterms convention in Dallas, Donald Trump delivered a keynote speech promising a $5,000 payment to every adult if the party captures both chambers, while emphasizing his continued influence over the GOP and warning of longer-term economic pain from the Iran conflict.
Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters at the Republican Party’s first midterms convention in Dallas, using the event to rally voters ahead of the November elections. He promised to pay every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate, adding that the funds would have to be spent domestically but offering no details on financing or oversight.
The audience was largely composed of Trump supporters wearing campaign apparel, and several moderate Republicans, including Senator Susan Collins, were absent from the venue. Trump told attendees to "pretend that I'm on the ballot," acknowledging his role as the party’s primary driver of turnout and underscoring the uncertainty about a successor who could match his appeal.
He also warned that relief from high fuel prices would likely be delayed beyond the midterm elections, citing the ongoing war in Iran as a factor that could prolong short-term economic pain. Polls cited in the speech show cost-of-living concerns remain a top issue for voters, and a recent survey placed Trump’s approval at 33 percent among registered voters.
Democratic critics described the $5,000 pledge as an empty promise, and legal experts questioned its feasibility. The convention, which featured a series of candidate speeches and campaign merchandise, was framed as a rally to boost Republican turnout rather than a venue for official party business.